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paragraph of the staff report and noted that it should read lot 11, not ot 10. Mr. Swift affirmed that it should be lot 11. He asked for further clarification to storm drain and sewer lines, asking whether they include water, gas, and electric line. He further expressed concern that a graveled strip on Trenery Drive would be widened, th s removing some of the landscaping that he would not like to have removed. He noted there some large healthy walnut trees near his lot and close to his lot that he would not wish have removed. Mr. Higdon responded to Mr. Lauer's concerns, stating that these issues addressed in the conditions of approval. Mr. Swift noted there are no gas lines on T ery Drive; nor would there be a plan to bring gas through Mr. Lauer's lot. If the gas is uI 'mate1y extended it would probably go through Trenery Drive where existing easements on Martin Avenue. Shirley Lauer, 2221 Martin Avenue, stated that she felt it would be fi sible to run gas and water lines through the same easement to service the back lots. In th t way, she felt the lines would not have to go so far in the event that their property is d eloped. Commissioner Wright stated that the developer only wishes to be res nsible for his own development. Mr. Swift concluded that normally no lines are run thr ugh private lots in the probability that they would damage yards or that they would eventu have to be dug up; thus tearing up someone's yard. Glenn Hulett, 2201 Martin Avenue, spoke in support of the project, d commended the developer for working with the neighbors. He referred to the conditi ns of approval in regard to fencing. He expressed a preference that the fencing have ds on both sides of the supporting posts. Mr. Swift pointed out that fencing is not being dressed tonight, but that it will be looked at in more depth in the next couple of months. . Hulett reiterated that his concern was that the project fences would not be attractive ne t to the adjacent existing fences unless they had boards on both sides. Commissioner Michelotti pointed out to Mr. Hulett that the developer is aware of his concerns, and that this will be looked at again. Mr. Hulett noted that he was not aware that the utility lines would no include gas and electric and asked that these might be done at the time of this project that future lots might be ready for development. Mr. Swift explained that lateral lines cann t simply be stubbed out, and that this is normally not done. He pointed out to Mr. Hulett that the City is aware that the adjoining lots to the project are looking at future developmen Mr. Hirst returned to the podium. In response to Mr. Hulett's conce s about the fencing, he stated he is happy to work with him and the neighbors for confo 'ty and a pleasing look. In regard to the Lauer's comments on the easement and water lines, said he had no objection to going across the easement; however, he indicated that w ld make the easement 40 feet wide and he would object to that. mE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Commissioner Wright commented that the fencing issue seemed to be resolved. Mr. Swift noted that the Commission could add a condition that the developer w rk with the property Planning Commission Minutes November 30, 1992 Page 7